First, let's talk about the plot. I would rate it 7.5/10. The storyline is quite generic, and there's not much to judge about the overall story—it's neither exceptionally good nor bad. However, I found it interesting to see Eris spending time with someone who is quite childish, which brings out a more mature side of her character.
Now, let's address the main issue—the art. I would rate it 6.1/10. The artwork started off strong, with immersive details, but gradually became stiff, flat, and lacked polish. It reminded me of the animation quality in "100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru." Particularly, the animation of the illustrated story about the second main character appeared stiff and poorly executed, as if it had been rushed without proper revisions. While the anime did improve somewhat in the middle, the overall animation still appeared stiff, with some scenes even having a frame rate below 24. However, I must mention that the battle scenes were visually impressive and smoothly executed, indicating a focus on that aspect.
One of the special aspects of the "Mushoku Tensei" anime is its use of color theory, but unfortunately, this episode did not showcase that characteristic, which was disappointing.
Regarding the sound, I would rate it 8/10. The audio quality remains consistent and enjoyable to listen to. It's well done and maintains the same level of quality as before.
As for the characters, I would rate them 6/10. Unfortunately, my beloved waifu, Eris, appeared stiff and lacked the usual charm she had in previous episodes.
In terms of enjoyment, I would rate it 5/10. It's disheartening that this episode sets a precedent for the declining quality of the anime in the future. While I was initially excited about the special episode of "Mushoku Tensei," it didn't turn out to be as special as I had hoped.
While I'm looking forward to season 2 of "Mushoku Tensei," I'm concerned that the current trajectory will negatively impact the anime's overall quality. It would be better if Studio Bind was given a rest period of at least 1 or 2 years.
I don't want this anime studio to suffer the fate of other studios that have faced similar issues. I hope the members are given enough time to rest and recover, so that the quality of their work can at least return to normal, or perhaps even improve.
Overall, I give this episode a rating of 6.2/10. The declining quality of the anime is evident, and I would be willing to wait 2 or 4 years for another masterpiece. Quality over quantity!
